Zimbo Trio

Zimbo Trio
From left to right: Amilton, Mario, Pércio and Rubinho
From left to right: Amilton, Mario, Pércio and Rubinho
Background information
OriginSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
GenresMPB, jazz, bossa nova
Years active1964–present
MembersAmilton Godoy
Rubinho Barsotti
Pércio Sápia
Mario Andreotti
Past membersLuíz Chaves
Itamar Collaço
Websitewww.zimbotrio.com.br

The Zimbo Trio is a Brazilian instrumental ensemble, established in 1964 in São Paulo, and originally comprising Amilton Godoy (piano), Luís Chaves (bass) and Rubinho Barsotti (drums). The Trio was one of the most influential groups of Brazilian music in the second half of the 20th century.

History

The Zimbo Trio is a Brazilian instrumental trio, founded in March 1964, São Paulo, by Luiz Chaves Oliveira da Paz "Luiz Chaves" (bass), Rubens Alberto Barsotti "Rubens"(drums) and Amilton Godoy (piano). The first presentation took place at “Boate Oásis” on March 17, featuring the singer Norma Bengell. One of the songs played was "Consolação" by Baden Powell and Vinicius de Moraes.

In 1965, the Zimbo Trio became the fixed band of the TV Show “O Fino da Bossa”, TV Record, presented by Elis Regina and Jair Rodrigues. They released album "O fino do Fino" with Elis Regina.

In 1968, the Zimbo Trio attended an anthological concert at Teatro João Caetano which gathered Elizeth Cardoso, Jacob do Bandolim and Época de Ouro.

In 2007, bassist Luiz Chaves, a founder of the Zimbo Trio, died. Itamar Collaço (electric bass) was in charge of carrying on Luiz’s legacy.

In 2010 Mario Andreotti replaced Itamar.

Currently, the Zimbo Trio is formed by Amilton Godoy (piano), Mario Andreotti (bass) and Percio Sapia (drums) who shares the stage with his master Rubens Barsotti, who is recovering from surgery. In a new phase, the trio has a repertoire of Amilton's compositions.

Over a 45-year career and 51 albums recorded, the Zimbo Trio has gained worldwide recognition, toured the world, and spread Brazilian instrumental music.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Elis Regina All music retrieved 15 July 2021

See also